Uganda Infrastructure Report Q1 2010

Uganda’s infrastructure is currently receiving some much-needed investment, with the power sector the prime focus. However, growth in 2009 is expected to have slowed from previous highs. In our Q110 Uganda Infrastructure Report, we are forecasting the construction industry to grow by 4.41% in 2009 to reach a value of UGX4trn (US$2.13bn).

Data from the Ugandan Bureau of Statistics regarding the construction price index, which is updated on a quarterly basis, confirms our forecasts for a slow-down in growth in the civil works industry following high growth in 2008, with the price index in Q309 standing 3% lower than in Q308.

Uganda’s infrastructure sector has been dominated by news in the utilities sector over the past quarter. News from the two biggest hydropower projects under construction sheds more light on the status of both projects. Reports that the 250MW Bujagali hydropower project had been delayed were confirmed by the project director from BEL, the company developing the project. However, although it was noted that the 2011 completion date was no longer attainable due to design changes, a new completion date was not revealed. At the same time, progress on the 700MW Karuma hydropower project appeared more concrete this quarter, with the revelation of the company that won the contract for consultancy on the project. India’s Energy Infratech was awarded the contract and will carry out studies, draw up designs and prepare the tender. The project will be tendered as a public-private partnership (PPP).

These two projects are the focus of the country’s hopes to build up sufficient electricity capacity to meet demand. Uganda’s electricity supply is perhaps one of the biggest barriers to growth and investment in the country. Another is the lack of transparency. This issue continues to be a very present threat to infrastructure development in Uganda. The Entebbe Airport debacle, in which certain elements of the government had allegedly leased out the airport, brings about questions over the lack of coherence in the government regarding infrastructure. The confusion that ensued and still surrounds the issue confirms a clear absence of coherent policy and transparency in the government. Most recently, the EU reportedly withdrew funding for road projects in the country due to irregularities in the tendering process. One positive news story in the transport infrastructure sector in the country is the eventual completion of the Kampala Northern Bypass by Salini Costruttori in October 2009. The 21km road took five years to complete due to disagreements over design and the appearance of cracks on the road. Although the road has finally been completed, the time scale and the issues surrounding the project highlight weaknesses in the country’s business environment.

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The Uganda Infrastructure Report features our market assessment and forecasts covering public procurement and spending on all major infrastructure and construction projects, including transportation and logistics by land, sea and air; power plants and utilities, and commercial construction and property development. The report analyses the impact of regulatory changes and the macroeconomic outlook and features competitive intelligence on contractors and suppliers.

- Benchmark our independent infrastructure industry forecasts for Uganda to test other views - a key input for successful budgetary and planning in the Uganda infrastructure market.- Target business opportunities and risks in the Uganda infrastructure sector through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments in Uganda.- Assess the activities, strategy and market position of your competitors, partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. SWOTs, KPIs and latest activity).

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Executive Summary

Summary of our key industry forecasts, views and trend analysis covering infrastructure and construction, regulatory changes, major investments and projects and significant multinational and national company developments.

Market Overview: Analysis of the key elements driving developments, including evaluations of current capacity and future requirements.

Building Materials Overview

The building materials overview provides industry trend analysis on the global and regional demands for building materials and the impact of this on the emerging and developed markets.Business Environment Ratings

The ratings methodology makes sophisticated use of over 40 industry, economic and demographic data point.

Industry SWOT Analysis

Analysis of the major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats within the infrastructure and construction sectors and within the broader political, economic and business environment.

Industry & Economic Forecasts

Historic data series (2008-2012) and forecasts to end-2017 for all key industry and economic indicators, supported by explicit assumptions, plus analysis of key risks to the main forecast. Indicators include:

Infrastructure: Value (US$bn); contribution to construction industry (%); real growth (%) of transport infrastructure (broken down by railways, airports, roads and bridges, ports and harbours) and energy and utilities (broken down by power plants and transmission grids, oil and gas pipelines, and water infrastructure).

Examines the competitive positioning and short- to medium-term business strategies of key industry players. Strategy is examined within the context of our industry forecasts, our macroeconomic views and our understanding of the wider competitive landscape to generate SWOT analyses. The latest financial and operating statistics and key company developments are also incorporated within the company profiles, enabling a full evaluation of recent company performance and future growth prospects.

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